Early Childhood-Childhood Education Major
Campus: NYC, Westchester
This program is for students interested in teaching children in day care centers, preschools, and public schools (birth - grade 6). Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education majors also complete a 30-credit concentration in Pace's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in Biology, English, History, or Mathematics on either campus. Candidates who are interested in a concentration in Spanish can do so on the New York campus only. Candidates will be involved in a rich variety of clinical field experiences throughout the program which culminates in a five-day student teaching internship during the spring semester of senior year. This course of study results in a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education and, upon completion of certification exams, will result in two certifications in both Early Childhood and Childhood Education allowing them to teach children, birth through grades 6 in New York state.
MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
University Core Requirements | 60 |
Major Requirements | 67.5-72 |
Electives | 9 |
Total Credits | 128 |
UNIVERSITY CORE (60 CREDITS)
See complete University Core requirements.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Foundation Requirements | ||
ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3 |
or MAT 109A | Principles of Mathematics I | |
UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
LOTE | 6 | |
Areas of Knowledge (AOK) | ||
AOK#1: Civic Engagement | ||
TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
AOK#2: Western Heritage | ||
HIS 111 | American Civilization to 1877 | 3 |
or HIS 112 | American Civilization Since 1877 | |
AOK#3: World Traditions and Culture | ||
Any 3 Credit Course | 3 | |
AOK#4: Humanistic and Creative Expression | ||
TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
AOK#5: Analysis of Human, Social Natural, Phenomena | ||
SCI 101 | The Planet Earth | 3 |
SCI 130 | Elements of Environmental Science | 3 |
SCI 145 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
Additional AOK | ||
HIS 367 | History and Geography of New York | 3 |
MAT 260 Required | ||
In Depth Sequence and Concentration | ||
Includes 200, 300, 400 level courses in concentration area |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All concentration areas have 30 credits concentration that can include the AOK and Dyson core.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (67.5 - 72 CREDITS)
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
Freshman Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
Freshman Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
Sophomore Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
TCH 301 | Education II: Understanding Learning and Teaching | 3 |
Sophomore Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
TCH 204 | Child Development in the Context of Families | 3 |
TCH 215 | Understanding Teaching & Learning: General Curriculum Models & Methods for all Learners | 3 |
TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
Junior Year (Fall) 1 day per week/semester | ||
TCH 306 | Creating Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences & Learning Environments in Early Childhood | 3 |
TCH 309 | Understanding Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
TCH 310 | Emergent and Early Literacy | 3 |
TCH 420 | Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 3 |
TCH 312 | Fieldwork I in Early Childhood Settings | 1 |
Junior Year (Spring) 1 day per week/semester | ||
TCH 350 | Mathematic Methods: An Integrated Approach | 4 |
TCH 410 | Literacy II: Teaching Fluent Readers | 4 |
TCH 440 | Social Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 4 |
TCH 308 | Health, Wellness, and Movement in Elementary Education | 1-2 |
TCH 307 | Early Childhood Arts, Humanities, Music, & Play: Processes and Practices | 3 |
TCH 313 | Fieldwork II in Early Childhood Settings | 1 |
Senior Year (Fall) 2 days per week/semester | ||
TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
TCH 475 | Special Education in Secondary Settings | 3 |
TCH 421 | Observing, Recording, & Assessing Development & Learning in Young Children | 3 |
TCH 416 | Fildwork III: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 1 |
Senior Year (Spring) 5 days per week/semester | ||
TCH 498 | Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar | 8 |
TCH 417: Student Teaching Seminar in Childhood Settings | 1 | |
TCH 414 | Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood Settings | 1-2 |
TCH 415 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings | 3.5-7 |
Total Credits | 69.5-75 |
ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS)
If applicable
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Learning Community Experience | ||
Civic Engagement Requirement | ||
TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
Writing Enhanced Courses Requirements | ||
TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
Total Credits | 9 |